I'd be very surprised if we were able to sign him. We have about 6.5 Mil in cap space and he's been shopping around for 8 mil. If he signs then that'd be a huge win for Telesco and crew. That or the contract will be horribly backloaded.

I have a feeling this won't get done. Maybe i'm jaded from the whole McKinnie attempt, but this just doesn't make a ton of sense. Unless we cut someone like Clary, doubtful, or Rivers agrees to a pay cut, i just don't see us going all in on Freeney. I feel like he's using us as leverage to see where his value is at. I hope i have to eat my words, i know our OLB situation is...bleak...lets see what this kid Tourek can do.

I agree. If we don't sign Freeney (or even Abraham), it won't be the end of the world. While I'm optimistic for a potential Wild Card spot, I don't think getting one these guys will put us over the top. In the long run will a 9-7 season be better than a 8-8 or 7-9, not really if you think about potential draft position. We're still about 2 years out from becoming formidable again, is a 11 year vet really worth reaching for in terms of $$, when we can give English 1 one last shot and give experience to Tourek. If we do sign him, I hope he kills it and we do make the playoffs. I won't blame Telesco either way, just my 2 cents.

The locker room really loves Larry English. I like Freeney, but he's a 4-3 guy. Pagano needs a 1st and 2nd down Backer that can rush, and English fits that role well. It's just his goddamn foot that doesn't let him shine. I hope he gets another shot this year, it'll certainly be his last chance.